Explore physics using technology from medieval times! Construct six sleek, fully functional models of catapults, trebuchets, and launchers. Use these classic siege machines to perform simple experiments that reveal key principles of physics and engineering, including force, energy, motion, and trajectory. Lightweight foam balls and soft darts are included, providing safe and effective projectiles for launching at a cardboard “castle” and other targets.
- Build six sleek, functional toy models of catapults, trebuchets, and launchers.
- Models include classic seige devices from medieval times: crossbow, reverse-draw crossbow, onager, catapult, trebuchet, and ballista.
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The 32-page, full-color illustrated manual includes detailed assembly instructions as well as experiments that demonstrate physics and engineering topics like force, energy, motion, and trajectory.
- Ages 8+